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0.0
Jul 12, 2020
07/20
Jul 12, 2020
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Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg451 Paul Braren joins us this week as we get an update on several of home projects. From a discussion on Cox internet to Rheem Hybrid Water heaters, we cover a few. Paul also gives us an update on his Teslas and how he fixed his video storage issue. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #451 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Raspberry Pi, GoPro, Windows 10, Sense Energy Monitor, VMware, Amazon,...
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0.0
Jul 12, 2020
07/20
Jul 12, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg451 Paul Braren joins us this week as we get an update on several of home projects. From a discussion on Cox internet to Rheem Hybrid Water heaters, we cover a few. Paul also gives us an update on his Teslas and how he fixed his video storage issue. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #451 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Raspberry Pi, GoPro, Windows 10, Sense Energy Monitor, VMware, Amazon,...
5
5.0
Jun 30, 2020
06/20
Jun 30, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg450 Mike and Jim are filling in for Dave McCabe (we will get him back for the fall episode) and we talk all things summer lawn care. From weeds to watering, we cover many of the things you need to consider as we move into summer and how to make the most of your lawn! I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #450 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Lawn, Lawn care, grass, riding Lawnmower, mower, water, yard, seed,...
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1.0
Jun 30, 2020
06/20
Jun 30, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg450 Mike and Jim are filling in for Dave McCabe (we will get him back for the fall episode) and we talk all things summer lawn care. From weeds to watering, we cover many of the things you need to consider as we move into summer and how to make the most of your lawn! I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #450 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Lawn, Lawn care, grass, riding Lawnmower, mower, water, yard, seed,...
5
5.0
Jun 22, 2020
06/20
Jun 22, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg449 We were live from the Wieger Tech Studios (aka Mike’s House) this week as we follow up on Jim’s Cox Modem issues from the week before and cover a bunch of listener feedback. We also celebrate 5 years of Mike being on Home Gadget Geeks and Jim get him his very own bottle of Jeffersons ! I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #449 of...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Listener Feedback, Cox, Cox Communications, Modem, Internet Speed,...
9
9.0
Jun 22, 2020
06/20
Jun 22, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg449 We were live from the Wieger Tech Studios (aka Mike’s House) this week as we follow up on Jim’s Cox Modem issues from the week before and cover a bunch of listener feedback. We also celebrate 5 years of Mike being on Home Gadget Geeks and Jim get him his very own bottle of Jeffersons ! I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #449 of...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Listener Feedback, Cox, Cox Communications, Modem, Internet Speed,...
2
2.0
Jun 14, 2020
06/20
Jun 14, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg448 With Jim having major internet problems this week, Mike covers most of this shorten show. He talks about this work with Blue Iris with DeepStack AI and a replacement modem for the Cox rental. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #448 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE?...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Blue Iris, DeepStack AI, Modem, Cox, wifi, gigabit, camera, pf sense,...
9
9.0
Jun 14, 2020
06/20
Jun 14, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg448 With Jim having major internet problems this week, Mike covers most of this shorten show. He talks about this work with Blue Iris with DeepStack AI and a replacement modem for the Cox rental. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #448 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE?...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Blue Iris, DeepStack AI, Modem, Cox, wifi, gigabit, camera, pf sense,...
4
4.0
May 31, 2020
05/20
May 31, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg447 Chris Nesi from https://chrisnesi.com/ is an educator and podcaster at House of EdTech and joined us for the latest as we discussed some of the ways "Shelter in Place" orders has and is changing the landscape of EdTech today. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #447 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Chris Nesi, students, teachers, education, school, parents, technology,...
5
5.0
May 31, 2020
05/20
May 31, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg447 Chris Nesi from https://chrisnesi.com/ is an educator and podcaster at House of EdTech and joined us for the latest as we discussed some of the ways "Shelter in Place" orders has and is changing the landscape of EdTech today. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #447 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Chris Nesi, students, teachers, education, school, parents, technology,...
8
8.0
May 24, 2020
05/20
May 24, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg446 This week we take a look at some parts that will make up a gaming build for JIm’s son. We also discuss replacing the hard drive enclosure for Jim’s Nvidia Shield and how not to smoke a whole chicken. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #446 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE?...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Gaming Build, BBQ, Smoke, Nvidia Shield, Motherboard, ASUA, CPU, GPU,...
8
8.0
May 24, 2020
05/20
May 24, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg446 This week we take a look at some parts that will make up a gaming build for JIm’s son. We also discuss replacing the hard drive enclosure for Jim’s Nvidia Shield and how not to smoke a whole chicken. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #446 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE?...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Gaming Build, BBQ, Smoke, Nvidia Shield, Motherboard, ASUA, CPU, GPU,...
8
8.0
May 16, 2020
05/20
May 16, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg445 Rich Hay from https://www.windowsobserver.com/ and his new podcast at https://www.windowsobserver.com/faith-tech-space-podcast/ joins us this week. We talk with Rich about the various communication platforms that we are now using and then how some companies, like Microsoft, have switched their conferences to completely virtual. We wrap with some updates from Rich on his new podcast. I think you will enjoy...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Richard Hay, Communication Platforms, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex,...
3
3.0
May 16, 2020
05/20
May 16, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg445 Rich Hay from https://www.windowsobserver.com/ and his new podcast at https://www.windowsobserver.com/faith-tech-space-podcast/ joins us this week. We talk with Rich about the various communication platforms that we are now using and then how some companies, like Microsoft, have switched their conferences to completely virtual. We wrap with some updates from Rich on his new podcast. I think you will enjoy...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Richard Hay, Communication Platforms, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex,...
7
7.0
May 9, 2020
05/20
May 9, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg444 David McCabe from https://reset.fm/ is back this week with some lawn care tips for the Average Guy! We talk about lawn size, soil temperature, chemical fertilizers and mowers. Everything you need to tackle your spring lawn care. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #444 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Dave McCabe, Lawn Care, Mowing, Lawn Chemicals, Lawn Care, Milorganite,...
8
8.0
May 9, 2020
05/20
May 9, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg444 David McCabe from https://reset.fm/ is back this week with some lawn care tips for the Average Guy! We talk about lawn size, soil temperature, chemical fertilizers and mowers. Everything you need to tackle your spring lawn care. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #444 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Dave McCabe, Lawn Care, Mowing, Lawn Chemicals, Lawn Care, Milorganite,...
3
3.0
May 2, 2020
05/20
May 2, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg443 Join us with special guests Nathaniel Lindley and Brian S. Friedlander in a Roundtable style podcast as we look at some of the ways COVID-19 has and is changing the landscape of Education today. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #443 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE?...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, COVID-19, Edtech, Students, Teachers, Higher Ed, K-12, Brian S...
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17
May 2, 2020
05/20
May 2, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg443 Join us with special guests Nathaniel Lindley and Brian S. Friedlander in a Roundtable style podcast as we look at some of the ways COVID-19 has and is changing the landscape of Education today. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #443 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE?...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, COVID-19, Edtech, Students, Teachers, Higher Ed, K-12, Brian S...
2
2.0
Apr 25, 2020
04/20
Apr 25, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg442 Erin Lawrence from http://techgadgetscanada.com joins us this week as we take a good hands on look a the LG Gram laptop and the LG V60 ThinQ™ and LG Dual Screen™ that she has for review purposes. We also look at some of the tools she is using to improve her office lighting as well as using a iPad as second monitor via and Apple Sidecar. Finally we look at the new Sparkel water carbonator and compare it to...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Erin Lawrence, LG Gram, LG V60, Home Office Improvements, Philips Hue,...
8
8.0
Apr 25, 2020
04/20
Apr 25, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg442 Erin Lawrence from http://techgadgetscanada.com joins us this week as we take a good hands on look a the LG Gram laptop and the LG V60 ThinQ™ and LG Dual Screen™ that she has for review purposes. We also look at some of the tools she is using to improve her office lighting as well as using a iPad as second monitor via and Apple Sidecar. Finally we look at the new Sparkel water carbonator and compare it to...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Erin Lawrence, LG Gram, LG V60, Home Office Improvements, Philips Hue,...
2
2.0
Apr 23, 2020
04/20
Apr 23, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/cf062 This week on Cyber Frontiers Jim and Christian explore how identity theft monitoring services continue to evolve in 2020 to include protection beyond traditional monitoring capabilities. We evaluate how effective these services have been historically, how the business model is shifting, and what the average consumer can expect in trying to increase overall security. We line up the discussion with historical anecdotes on social...
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, Christian Johnson, lifelock, bitdefender, identity theft, insurance,...
7
7.0
Apr 23, 2020
04/20
Apr 23, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/cf062 This week on Cyber Frontiers Jim and Christian explore how identity theft monitoring services continue to evolve in 2020 to include protection beyond traditional monitoring capabilities. We evaluate how effective these services have been historically, how the business model is shifting, and what the average consumer can expect in trying to increase overall security. We line up the discussion with historical anecdotes on social...
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, Christian Johnson, lifelock, bitdefender, identity theft, insurance,...
7
7.0
Apr 18, 2020
04/20
Apr 18, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg441 Mark Robson joins us one again for the Big BBQ and GRILL show for 2020. We catch up with Mark and get some info on his Unraid Server and find out he has 2! We also dive into the value and cost savings that grilling brings and how to purchase and cook meat for value, and still enjoy the taste. Lots here and you just might want to head out the YouTube video (below or in the show notes) for all the pictures...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Mark Robson, Grills, BBQ, Pork Shoulder, Barbecue, Tempurature, Pork,...
6
6.0
Apr 18, 2020
04/20
Apr 18, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg441 Mark Robson joins us one again for the Big BBQ and GRILL show for 2020. We catch up with Mark and get some info on his Unraid Server and find out he has 2! We also dive into the value and cost savings that grilling brings and how to purchase and cook meat for value, and still enjoy the taste. Lots here and you just might want to head out the YouTube video (below or in the show notes) for all the pictures...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Mark Robson, Grills, BBQ, Pork Shoulder, Barbecue, Tempurature, Pork,...
6
6.0
Apr 12, 2020
04/20
Apr 12, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg440 Our guest this week was Jonathan Panozzo, the CMO/CSO with Lime Technology, Inc. headquartered out of Anaheim, CA, and the makers of Unraid. You can find more on Unraid at https://unraid.net/ . We talked about how Unraid and its community is responding to the global pandemic and any effect it might be having (good news there). We caught up with Jon since the last time he was on and looked forward to...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Unraid, Jon Panozzo, Unraid Server, Unraid Box, Lime, ECC Memory,...
5
5.0
Apr 12, 2020
04/20
Apr 12, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg440 Our guest this week was Jonathan Panozzo, the CMO/CSO with Lime Technology, Inc. headquartered out of Anaheim, CA, and the makers of Unraid. You can find more on Unraid at https://unraid.net/ . We talked about how Unraid and its community is responding to the global pandemic and any effect it might be having (good news there). We caught up with Jon since the last time he was on and looked forward to...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Unraid, Jon Panozzo, Unraid Server, Unraid Box, Lime, ECC Memory,...
4
4.0
Apr 4, 2020
04/20
Apr 4, 2020
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg439 With work habits potentially changing, how are you managing your time now? How are you managing exercise and sleep? Jim and Mike talk about a few things that might help. We have an update on the Folding at Home Team project (join the Home Gadget Geeks Team at 243306) and we talk about new process that might be happening to you now that you didn’t use before. More 2FA, Jim is using Sticky notes for task...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Tech fatigue, Folding at Home, Micro Workouts, Apple Watch, Fitbit,...
9
9.0
Apr 4, 2020
04/20
Apr 4, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg439 With work habits potentially changing, how are you managing your time now? How are you managing exercise and sleep? Jim and Mike talk about a few things that might help. We have an update on the Folding at Home Team project (join the Home Gadget Geeks Team at 243306) and we talk about new process that might be happening to you now that you didn’t use before. More 2FA, Jim is using Sticky notes for task...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Tech fatigue, Folding at Home, Micro Workouts, Apple Watch, Fitbit,...
4
4.0
Mar 28, 2020
03/20
Mar 28, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg438 Dave McCabe joins us this week. Dave is the former host of Home Server Show and now has a podcast at https://reset.fm/ . Jim also lets the community know that we are working on a team project for Folding at Home at https://stats.foldingathome.org/team/243306 and we would love to have you join us. We also spend some time talking about all the ways we are working through the current COVID 19 situation with our...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, David McCabe, Dave McCabe, Folding at Home, Folding@Home, Reset...
15
15
Mar 28, 2020
03/20
Mar 28, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg438 Dave McCabe joins us this week. Dave is the former host of Home Server Show and now has a podcast at https://reset.fm/ . Jim also lets the community know that we are working on a team project for Folding at Home at https://stats.foldingathome.org/team/243306 and we would love to have you join us. We also spend some time talking about all the ways we are working through the current COVID 19 situation with our...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, David McCabe, Dave McCabe, Folding at Home, Folding@Home, Reset...
10
10.0
Mar 26, 2020
03/20
Mar 26, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/cf061 This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim tackle the technology shaping society amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We dive into the health (and growth) of the internet backbone, working from home, and distance learning to name a few. We then switch gears into discussing how data and analytic capabilities behind the virus tricked into the mainstream and is now widely available to society at large to make well informed decisions....
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, COVID – 19, Global Pandemic, Internet, Coronavirus, Trends
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18
Mar 26, 2020
03/20
Mar 26, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/cf061 This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim tackle the technology shaping society amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We dive into the health (and growth) of the internet backbone, working from home, and distance learning to name a few. We then switch gears into discussing how data and analytic capabilities behind the virus tricked into the mainstream and is now widely available to society at large to make well informed decisions....
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, COVID – 19, Global Pandemic, Internet, Coronavirus, Trends
8
8.0
Mar 21, 2020
03/20
Mar 21, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg437 The world is a crazy place right now. To give is some normality, we did a hands on look at the Icy Dock Turbo Swap MB171SP-B. We also discussed the major events that are happening around the work with the Covid-19 virus and what tech is doing to track it and maybe even help solve the problem. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #437...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Icy Dock, Storage, Turbo Swap, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Pandemic, Unraid
9
9.0
Mar 21, 2020
03/20
Mar 21, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg437 The world is a crazy place right now. To give is some normality, we did a hands on look at the Icy Dock Turbo Swap MB171SP-B. We also discussed the major events that are happening around the work with the Covid-19 virus and what tech is doing to track it and maybe even help solve the problem. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #437...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Icy Dock, Storage, Turbo Swap, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Pandemic, Unraid
7
7.0
Mar 16, 2020
03/20
Mar 16, 2020
by
Jim Collison
movies
eye 7
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg436 We invited Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers this week (our second try since their first visit failed due to Jim’s bad internet connection) and talked about the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming ITX/TB3 Motherboard, the Phison SSD Controller for gaming rigs, the Cooler Master MM711 Gaming Mouse Review that Bob recently did and posted to ThinkComputers.org and Corsair’s Insane New RGB...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Bob Buskirk, Ryan Kerschner, Icy Dock, Unraid, Gaming Builds, Reviews,...
6
6.0
Mar 16, 2020
03/20
Mar 16, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
eye 6
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg436 We invited Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers this week (our second try since their first visit failed due to Jim’s bad internet connection) and talked about the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming ITX/TB3 Motherboard, the Phison SSD Controller for gaming rigs, the Cooler Master MM711 Gaming Mouse Review that Bob recently did and posted to ThinkComputers.org and Corsair’s Insane New RGB...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Bob Buskirk, Ryan Kerschner, Icy Dock, Unraid, Gaming Builds, Reviews,...
4
4.0
Mar 7, 2020
03/20
Mar 7, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg435 Jay Mattison is back with us as we look at Mini-ITX builds with a lot of attention being given to the Lazer3D LZ7 XTD Mini-ITX which Jay reviewed in January 2020. We then spent some time discussing what it takes to build your own gaming rig these days and finished up the discussion with a look at the Focal Elex Headphones and compared them to the industry standard Bose Quiet Comfort 35s. Jim spends some time...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Jay Mattison, Icy Dock, TekEverything, Focal Elex, Lazer3D, Phillips...
10
10.0
Mar 7, 2020
03/20
Mar 7, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg435 Jay Mattison is back with us as we look at Mini-ITX builds with a lot of attention being given to the Lazer3D LZ7 XTD Mini-ITX which Jay reviewed in January 2020. We then spent some time discussing what it takes to build your own gaming rig these days and finished up the discussion with a look at the Focal Elex Headphones and compared them to the industry standard Bose Quiet Comfort 35s. Jim spends some time...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Jay Mattison, Icy Dock, TekEverything, Focal Elex, Lazer3D, Phillips...
4
4.0
Feb 29, 2020
02/20
Feb 29, 2020
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg434 Kevin Schoonover is back again and this time loaded up with internet and internal networking decisions. 1 GB Internet speeds means some upgrades to 2.5 and 10 GB internally, and Kevin has research all the options. We make a plea to Icydock at the beginning of the show from some sponsorship opportunities and have some updates from the previous week. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Kevin Schoonover, Gigabit, Internet, switch, hard drives, wifi,...
9
9.0
Feb 29, 2020
02/20
Feb 29, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg434 Kevin Schoonover is back again and this time loaded up with internet and internal networking decisions. 1 GB Internet speeds means some upgrades to 2.5 and 10 GB internally, and Kevin has research all the options. We make a plea to Icydock at the beginning of the show from some sponsorship opportunities and have some updates from the previous week. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Kevin Schoonover, Gigabit, Internet, switch, hard drives, wifi,...
3
3.0
Feb 21, 2020
02/20
Feb 21, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg433 Mike has a new GoXLR Mini in his studio and is not afraid to use it, LIve! We take a good look and demo it along with an Audio Technica AT 2020 microphone. Jim talks about the latest from Phillip Hue and the loss of support coming for the v1 Hue Hub and a solution to fix it. We wrap things up with some discussion around monitor mounts and find out that we both purchased VIVO mounts about 6 years apart. I...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, mixer, microphone, GoXLR, monitors, VIVO, Audo, mini, Phillips Hue,...
15
15
Feb 21, 2020
02/20
Feb 21, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg433 Mike has a new GoXLR Mini in his studio and is not afraid to use it, LIve! We take a good look and demo it along with an Audio Technica AT 2020 microphone. Jim talks about the latest from Phillip Hue and the loss of support coming for the v1 Hue Hub and a solution to fix it. We wrap things up with some discussion around monitor mounts and find out that we both purchased VIVO mounts about 6 years apart. I...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, mixer, microphone, GoXLR, monitors, VIVO, Audo, mini, Phillips Hue,...
10
10.0
Feb 16, 2020
02/20
Feb 16, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/cf060 This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim dive into ‘jedi mind tricks’ of AI, better known as adversarial machine learning. We narrate stories that tell tales of fooling the common systems that humans have come to rely on today, from maps to self driving cars, to airport scanners and identification systems. We discuss the growing surface area for cyber physical attacks, and the lack of general purpose solutions and proofs...
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, algorithm, AI, human, sensor, machine learning, security, spoof,...
9
9.0
Feb 16, 2020
02/20
Feb 16, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/cf060 This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim dive into ‘jedi mind tricks’ of AI, better known as adversarial machine learning. We narrate stories that tell tales of fooling the common systems that humans have come to rely on today, from maps to self driving cars, to airport scanners and identification systems. We discuss the growing surface area for cyber physical attacks, and the lack of general purpose solutions and proofs...
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, algorithm, AI, human, sensor, machine learning, security, spoof,...
3
3.0
Feb 1, 2020
02/20
Feb 1, 2020
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg432 Mike walks us through his new Gaming build and confesses that he is on Windows full time now. He asks the audience for some suggestions of the must have applications on Windows. We talk about Tony Raynor hitting the 275 million view mark on Google LocalGuides. What do you do when you run out of toilet paper and there is no back up in the bathroom? We cover some options. Jim gives an update on his Ring Cams...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Super Bowl, Windows, PC Build, Stream, Amazon, Motherboard, Tony...
9
9.0
Feb 1, 2020
02/20
Feb 1, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg432 Mike walks us through his new Gaming build and confesses that he is on Windows full time now. He asks the audience for some suggestions of the must have applications on Windows. We talk about Tony Raynor hitting the 275 million view mark on Google LocalGuides. What do you do when you run out of toilet paper and there is no back up in the bathroom? We cover some options. Jim gives an update on his Ring Cams...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Super Bowl, Windows, PC Build, Stream, Amazon, Motherboard, Tony...
5
5.0
Jan 25, 2020
01/20
Jan 25, 2020
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg431 Dewain Robinson joined us to talk about his hands on experience with the Eero Pro, why he installed the Ecobee SmartThemostat, some experience and hands on with the Jabra Elite 65t and 75t and a look at Microsoft’s X Cloud. We also looked at his new Surface Pro X and he answers the question of who should own it! I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger /...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Dewain Robinson, Eero Pro, Ecobee SmartThemostat, Jabra Elite, Surface...
5
5.0
Jan 25, 2020
01/20
Jan 25, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg431 Dewain Robinson joined us to talk about his hands on experience with the Eero Pro, why he installed the Ecobee SmartThemostat, some experience and hands on with the Jabra Elite 65t and 75t and a look at Microsoft’s X Cloud. We also looked at his new Surface Pro X and he answers the question of who should own it! I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger /...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Dewain Robinson, Eero Pro, Ecobee SmartThemostat, Jabra Elite, Surface...
3
3.0
Jan 18, 2020
01/20
Jan 18, 2020
by
Jim Collsion
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg430 Jim has been using EaseUS EverySync for the last month and does a hands on review to start the show. We read some user feedback from Neal who talks about his camera set up and Bruce from the Discord group who left us some pictures of the lights on his deck. We wrap the show with Mike talking about his very messy Frankenbuild at home. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Camera, Sync, Graphics Cards, Box, Home, Windows, SSD, Dell Omniplex,...
11
11
Jan 18, 2020
01/20
Jan 18, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg430 Jim has been using EaseUS EverySync for the last month and does a hands on review to start the show. We read some user feedback from Neal who talks about his camera set up and Bruce from the Discord group who left us some pictures of the lights on his deck. We wrap the show with Mike talking about his very messy Frankenbuild at home. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Camera, Sync, Graphics Cards, Box, Home, Windows, SSD, Dell Omniplex,...
6
6.0
Jan 11, 2020
01/20
Jan 11, 2020
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg429 Paul Braren joined us live from his garage and inside his now one-year old Telsa 3 for his annual visit to Home Gadget Geeks. We talk about how he has enjoyed the Telsa since purchasing it a year ago, why we bought another and how he will never purchase a gas-powered car again. Of course, there is lots of gadget chat along the way. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Paul Braren, Telsa, Tesla Model 3, Home, Cameras, house, battery, Ring,...
14
14
Jan 11, 2020
01/20
Jan 11, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg429 Paul Braren joined us live from his garage and inside his now one-year old Telsa 3 for his annual visit to Home Gadget Geeks. We talk about how he has enjoyed the Telsa since purchasing it a year ago, why we bought another and how he will never purchase a gas-powered car again. Of course, there is lots of gadget chat along the way. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Paul Braren, Telsa, Tesla Model 3, Home, Cameras, house, battery, Ring,...
14
14
Jan 4, 2020
01/20
Jan 4, 2020
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg428 If its indoor and outdoor security cams you are interested in, we have about 60 minutes of conversation that focus on it. After an unfortunate episode at Jim’s place, the holiday weekend between Christmas and New Year’s was spent installing new security cams. Mike updates us on his set up as well. We also officially say goodbye to Windows Media Center this week and the guide data stopped and is no...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Ring, Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Stick Up Cam, Amazon, Amazon Echo Show...
14
14
Jan 4, 2020
01/20
Jan 4, 2020
by
Jim Collison
audio
eye 14
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg428 If its indoor and outdoor security cams you are interested in, we have about 60 minutes of conversation that focus on it. After an unfortunate episode at Jim’s place, the holiday weekend between Christmas and New Year’s was spent installing new security cams. Mike updates us on his set up as well. We also officially say goodbye to Windows Media Center this week and the guide data stopped and is no...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Ring, Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Stick Up Cam, Amazon, Amazon Echo Show...
7
7.0
Dec 22, 2019
12/19
Dec 22, 2019
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg427 Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting and my co-host on Ask the Podcast Coach joined this week as we talked about why everyone working from home should care about their sound quality when making calls. We covered different ways to set up a home studio, looking at both microphones and headphones. We also talked about Smart Speakers and how they might be starting to changes our listening habits, both for music,...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, youtube, headphones, Dave Jackson, smart speakers, School of...
4
4.0
Dec 22, 2019
12/19
Dec 22, 2019
by
Jim Collison
audio
eye 4
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg427 Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting and my co-host on Ask the Podcast Coach joined this week as we talked about why everyone working from home should care about their sound quality when making calls. We covered different ways to set up a home studio, looking at both microphones and headphones. We also talked about Smart Speakers and how they might be starting to changes our listening habits, both for music,...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, youtube, headphones, Dave Jackson, smart speakers, School of...
7
7.0
Dec 17, 2019
12/19
Dec 17, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/cf059 This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim interview Franz Payer, CEO of Cyber Skyline ( cyberskyline.com ) to discuss their platform for training and developing the next generation of security professionals in the industry. We discuss the current challenges in the security education market, and explore where Cyber Skyline fills a critical gap across three products that help first-time participants and security practitioners...
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, cyber, assessment, platform, skyline, security, breach, competition,...
3
3.0
Dec 17, 2019
12/19
Dec 17, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/cf059 This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim interview Franz Payer, CEO of Cyber Skyline ( cyberskyline.com ) to discuss their platform for training and developing the next generation of security professionals in the industry. We discuss the current challenges in the security education market, and explore where Cyber Skyline fills a critical gap across three products that help first-time participants and security practitioners...
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, cyber, assessment, platform, skyline, security, breach, competition,...
3
3.0
Dec 15, 2019
12/19
Dec 15, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg426 Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com joined us as discussed some current reviews of the iRobot Roomba s9+ partnered with the Braava jet m6 to ensure your house or apartment is always clean! We also looked at the Google Nest Hub Max and compared it to the Amazon Alexa for ease of use. Finally, we talked about Smart Christmas lights and what you can use to change the mood of any room. I think you will...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, lights, google, devices, vacuum, smart, vanlife, robot, irobot, Roomba,...
9
9.0
Dec 15, 2019
12/19
Dec 15, 2019
by
Jim Collison
audio
eye 9
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg426 Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com joined us as discussed some current reviews of the iRobot Roomba s9+ partnered with the Braava jet m6 to ensure your house or apartment is always clean! We also looked at the Google Nest Hub Max and compared it to the Amazon Alexa for ease of use. Finally, we talked about Smart Christmas lights and what you can use to change the mood of any room. I think you will...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, lights, google, devices, vacuum, smart, vanlife, robot, irobot, Roomba,...
11
11
Nov 30, 2019
11/19
Nov 30, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg425 Jim’s daughter Sammie is back on the show this week with some updates, her thoughts on Northwest Missouri State still using printed papers for distribution, cable news outlets and how she sees podcasting shaping news for the future. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #425 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Sammie Collison, Samantha Collison, News, Journalists, Journalism,...
3
3.0
Nov 30, 2019
11/19
Nov 30, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg425 Jim’s daughter Sammie is back on the show this week with some updates, her thoughts on Northwest Missouri State still using printed papers for distribution, cable news outlets and how she sees podcasting shaping news for the future. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #425 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Sammie Collison, Samantha Collison, News, Journalists, Journalism,...
4
4.0
Nov 23, 2019
11/19
Nov 23, 2019
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg424 We sat down with Dewain Robinson and caught up with him on his latest responsibilities at Microsoft and a discussion around building your own virtual assistant. We also spend a bunch of time talking about the use of virtual assistants and how they fit into the human space. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #424 of Home Gadget Geeks...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, White Label Virtual Assistants, Bot Framework, assistant, Microsoft,...
7
7.0
Nov 23, 2019
11/19
Nov 23, 2019
by
Jim Collison
audio
eye 7
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg424 We sat down with Dewain Robinson and caught up with him on his latest responsibilities at Microsoft and a discussion around building your own virtual assistant. We also spend a bunch of time talking about the use of virtual assistants and how they fit into the human space. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #424 of Home Gadget Geeks...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, White Label Virtual Assistants, Bot Framework, assistant, Microsoft,...
5
5.0
Nov 17, 2019
11/19
Nov 17, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg423 Rich Hay joins us this week in his regular semi-annual rotation and is back from both the Microsoft Surface Event and Microsoft Ignite! Rich catches us up on the Windows 1909 Update and we get a trick to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 ahead of the January 14th end of support event. We look at some new Surface hardware and the new Surface Laptop that Rich picked up at the event. We also talk a...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Rich Hay, Windows 10, Microsoft, Surface, Surface Pro, Surface Laptop,...
11
11
Nov 17, 2019
11/19
Nov 17, 2019
by
Jim Collison
audio
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg423 Rich Hay joins us this week in his regular semi-annual rotation and is back from both the Microsoft Surface Event and Microsoft Ignite! Rich catches us up on the Windows 1909 Update and we get a trick to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 ahead of the January 14th end of support event. We look at some new Surface hardware and the new Surface Laptop that Rich picked up at the event. We also talk a...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Rich Hay, Windows 10, Microsoft, Surface, Surface Pro, Surface Laptop,...
8
8.0
Nov 10, 2019
11/19
Nov 10, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/cf058 This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim recap the latest major development in quantum research with Google’s “Quantum Supremacy” milestone. We review the headline narratives and compare today’s quantum progress with where we and others expected it to be. We delve into the tangentially related topic of cryptography, quickly leading to a walk through time of where secure computing has been and where it could be heading...
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, crypto, blockchain, ham radio, cryptology, certificate, quantum computing
9
9.0
Nov 10, 2019
11/19
Nov 10, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/cf058 This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim recap the latest major development in quantum research with Google’s “Quantum Supremacy” milestone. We review the headline narratives and compare today’s quantum progress with where we and others expected it to be. We delve into the tangentially related topic of cryptography, quickly leading to a walk through time of where secure computing has been and where it could be heading...
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, crypto, blockchain, ham radio, cryptology, certificate, quantum computing
5
5.0
Nov 10, 2019
11/19
Nov 10, 2019
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg422 By surprise, when I was interviewing Christian for Cyber Frontiers 58, he mentioned a site for Ham Radio Operators. Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) is an amateur radio-based system for real time digital communications of information of immediate value in the local area. Data can include object Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates, weather station telemetry, text messages, announcements,...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Ham, APRS, Automatic Packet Reporting System, Plex, Nvidia Shield,...
7
7.0
Nov 10, 2019
11/19
Nov 10, 2019
by
Jim Collison
audio
eye 7
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg422 By surprise, when I was interviewing Christian for Cyber Frontiers 58, he mentioned a site for Ham Radio Operators. Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) is an amateur radio-based system for real time digital communications of information of immediate value in the local area. Data can include object Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates, weather station telemetry, text messages, announcements,...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Ham, APRS, Automatic Packet Reporting System, Plex, Nvidia Shield,...
5
5.0
Nov 3, 2019
11/19
Nov 3, 2019
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live In the 10+ years of podcasting, this might make the Top 5 list of favorites. Mike Howard, a longtime friend of Home Gadget Geeks and Jim joins us to give an update on his fight with cancer and general well being. Mike has some important things to say about his health, battling cancer and how he feels about it. Thanks for letting us take a week off from Gadget Tech. I think you will enjoy the...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Mike Howard, Cancer, Unraid, Mediasonic, Jpeg2RAW, Melanoma
9
9.0
Nov 3, 2019
11/19
Nov 3, 2019
by
Jim Collison
audio
eye 9
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Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live In the 10+ years of podcasting, this might make the Top 5 list of favorites. Mike Howard, a longtime friend of Home Gadget Geeks and Jim joins us to give an update on his fight with cancer and general well being. Mike has some important things to say about his health, battling cancer and how he feels about it. Thanks for letting us take a week off from Gadget Tech. I think you will enjoy the...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Mike Howard, Cancer, Unraid, Mediasonic, Jpeg2RAW, Melanoma
7
7.0
Oct 26, 2019
10/19
Oct 26, 2019
by
Jim Collison
movies
eye 7
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg420 We had Jos Poortvliet this week from Nextcloud on the Podcast this week as we talked about why taking control of your data is important, how Mike uses Nextcloud in his setup and why you might want to consider it too. At the end of the show we talk a little Storj and Jim does a review of the Alxum 2 Bay Hard Drive Docking Station. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Nextcloud, Cloud Storage, docker, storage, files, easy, home storage,...
14
14
Oct 26, 2019
10/19
Oct 26, 2019
by
Jim Collison
audio
eye 14
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg420 We had Jos Poortvliet this week from Nextcloud on the Podcast this week as we talked about why taking control of your data is important, how Mike uses Nextcloud in his setup and why you might want to consider it too. At the end of the show we talk a little Storj and Jim does a review of the Alxum 2 Bay Hard Drive Docking Station. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Nextcloud, Cloud Storage, docker, storage, files, easy, home storage,...
9
9.0
Oct 19, 2019
10/19
Oct 19, 2019
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg419 Ed Sullivan from The Cigar Authority and Ash Holes, and a long-time listener to Home Gadget Geeks is on this week to talk about Cigars. From the production line to the sales line, Ed gives us an update on the industry. Still a handmade product, cigars are resurging again as very popular product especially here in the United States. We cover humidors, humidification and temperature, bags and lighters and...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, cigars, smoke, cutter, humidor, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, tobacco, Ed...
11
11
Oct 19, 2019
10/19
Oct 19, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg419 Ed Sullivan from The Cigar Authority and Ash Holes, and a long-time listener to Home Gadget Geeks is on this week to talk about Cigars. From the production line to the sales line, Ed gives us an update on the industry. Still a handmade product, cigars are resurging again as very popular product especially here in the United States. We cover humidors, humidification and temperature, bags and lighters and...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, cigars, smoke, cutter, humidor, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, tobacco, Ed...
15
15
Oct 12, 2019
10/19
Oct 12, 2019
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg418 Will all the recruiting travel that Jim has been doing lately, we take a look at what is working and what is not around travel tech. We talk some about all the new hardware that was announced recently from Microsoft and take a look at what Waze is doing around carpooling. We wrap the show with some conversation about Acronis 2020, Mike’s favorite iOS 13 features, Amazon Echo Auto and Jim has an update...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Travel Tech, Microsoft, Surface, Reset Forums, Waze, Carpool, Acronis,...
9
9.0
Oct 12, 2019
10/19
Oct 12, 2019
by
Jim Collison
audio
eye 9
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg418 Will all the recruiting travel that Jim has been doing lately, we take a look at what is working and what is not around travel tech. We talk some about all the new hardware that was announced recently from Microsoft and take a look at what Waze is doing around carpooling. We wrap the show with some conversation about Acronis 2020, Mike’s favorite iOS 13 features, Amazon Echo Auto and Jim has an update...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Travel Tech, Microsoft, Surface, Reset Forums, Waze, Carpool, Acronis,...
10
10.0
Sep 28, 2019
09/19
Sep 28, 2019
by
Jim Collison
movies
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg417 We were joined by Jay Mattison from https://tekeverything.com/ . Jay is a Youtuber who passionate about small form factor PC and all things tech. We spend some time getting to know Jay and find out that he is also a gadget guy. Lots of product conversation and updates. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #417 of Home Gadget Geeks...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Jay Mattison, tech, PC, laptop, apple, plex, power supplies, Virtual...
5
5.0
Sep 28, 2019
09/19
Sep 28, 2019
by
Jim Collison
audio
eye 5
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Full show notes, transcriptions, audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg417 We were joined by Jay Mattison from https://tekeverything.com/ . Jay is a Youtuber who passionate about small form factor PC and all things tech. We spend some time getting to know Jay and find out that he is also a gadget guy. Lots of product conversation and updates. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #417 of Home Gadget Geeks...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Jay Mattison, tech, PC, laptop, apple, plex, power supplies, Virtual...
2
2.0
Sep 14, 2019
09/19
Sep 14, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg416 Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers.org and a long time listener to Home Gadget Geeks (and the Home Server Show before that) joins us to talk reviews on PC Cases and a Fanless Mini Desktop PC. We look at the SilverStone LD03 Case (links in the show notes), Azulle’s Byte 3 Fanless Mini Desktop PC and the InWin 905 Case together. We also find out that Ryan is quite the collector of 80s and 90s collectables! I think you...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Ryan Kerschner, ThinkComputers, Reviews, SilverStone, Azulle, InWin,...
6
6.0
Sep 14, 2019
09/19
Sep 14, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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eye 6
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg416 Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers.org and a long time listener to Home Gadget Geeks (and the Home Server Show before that) joins us to talk reviews on PC Cases and a Fanless Mini Desktop PC. We look at the SilverStone LD03 Case (links in the show notes), Azulle’s Byte 3 Fanless Mini Desktop PC and the InWin 905 Case together. We also find out that Ryan is quite the collector of 80s and 90s collectables! I think you...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Ryan Kerschner, ThinkComputers, Reviews, SilverStone, Azulle, InWin,...
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12
Sep 7, 2019
09/19
Sep 7, 2019
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Jim Collison
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Mike has taken on a second job with building Corn Hole Boards out of his garage this fall and working Hannah as the head painter. We spend some time talking about Kreg Pocket Hole Jigs and how Mike is using them. We also looked at $5000 fridge that will make clear ice balls for you as well a window to see into the unit. We finish up with some chat about some new Battery Powered Generators on Kickstarter. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes and video at...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, plwx, battery, fridge, jig, solar power, corn hole, generators,...
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6.0
Sep 7, 2019
09/19
Sep 7, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Mike has taken on a second job with building Corn Hole Boards out of his garage this fall and working Hannah as the head painter. We spend some time talking about Kreg Pocket Hole Jigs and how Mike is using them. We also looked at $5000 fridge that will make clear ice balls for you as well a window to see into the unit. We finish up with some chat about some new Battery Powered Generators on Kickstarter. I think you will enjoy the show. Full show notes and video at...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, plwx, battery, fridge, jig, solar power, corn hole, generators,...
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8.0
Aug 31, 2019
08/19
Aug 31, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg414 Ross Brand from Livestream Universe and LivestreamUniverse.com joined us to talk about the state of live streaming. We talk about where the industry has been and where it might be going. We spend the majority of the show talking about YouTube and what it has become, how to take advantage of titles, thumbnail images, tagging and promotion as well as the community it brings. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, YouTube, Ross Brand, Audio, Livestream, Streaming, Video, Twitch,...
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11
Aug 31, 2019
08/19
Aug 31, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Full show notes and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg414 Ross Brand from Livestream Universe and LivestreamUniverse.com joined us to talk about the state of live streaming. We talk about where the industry has been and where it might be going. We spend the majority of the show talking about YouTube and what it has become, how to take advantage of titles, thumbnail images, tagging and promotion as well as the community it brings. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, YouTube, Ross Brand, Audio, Livestream, Streaming, Video, Twitch,...
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6.0
Aug 23, 2019
08/19
Aug 23, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Cody Wheat, the voice behind Shots of History joins us this week for an interesting conversation centered around the beer, wine and spirits industry as well has how LibDib is trying to change the way spirits are distributed in the United States. We also talk about making better ice and then Jim and Mike have some updates at the end. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #413 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, cocktail, spirits, beer, craft beer, wine, bar, tequila, ice, brand,...
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8.0
Aug 23, 2019
08/19
Aug 23, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Cody Wheat, the voice behind Shots of History joins us this week for an interesting conversation centered around the beer, wine and spirits industry as well has how LibDib is trying to change the way spirits are distributed in the United States. We also talk about making better ice and then Jim and Mike have some updates at the end. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #413 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, cocktail, spirits, beer, craft beer, wine, bar, tequila, ice, brand,...
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1.0
Aug 23, 2019
08/19
Aug 23, 2019
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Jim Collison
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This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim recap security highlights from the past six weeks. We take a dive into the latest security challenges facing Windows 10, review the buzz around the Capital One breach, and jump in to a variety of new tech from cell phone apps to detect pump skimmers to IBM’s unusual announcement of a blockchain based web browser. We pack interesting anecdotes on the security landscape into an hour you won’t want to miss. Cyber Frontiers is all about...
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, rdp, security, Microsoft, blockchain, updates, Windows, Crypto,...
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4.0
Aug 23, 2019
08/19
Aug 23, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim recap security highlights from the past six weeks. We take a dive into the latest security challenges facing Windows 10, review the buzz around the Capital One breach, and jump in to a variety of new tech from cell phone apps to detect pump skimmers to IBM’s unusual announcement of a blockchain based web browser. We pack interesting anecdotes on the security landscape into an hour you won’t want to miss. Cyber Frontiers is all about...
Topics: Podcast, Cyber Frontiers, rdp, security, Microsoft, blockchain, updates, Windows, Crypto,...
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4.0
Aug 10, 2019
08/19
Aug 10, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Erin Lawrence is back with us this week as we talk about her new van! She took a 2006 Sprinter Van and built it out as a camper van. Complete with power, USB outlets, ventilation, lights, water, refrigeration and some sweet living space, you will hear what she learned during the process. We also open the show with an update on Jim’s Govee Hygrometer and how it is working out in the new Humidor. We come back to that discussion at the end of the program. I think you will enjoy the...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, van, #vanlife, camping, solar power, power inverters, antenna
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7.0
Aug 10, 2019
08/19
Aug 10, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Erin Lawrence is back with us this week as we talk about her new van! She took a 2006 Sprinter Van and built it out as a camper van. Complete with power, USB outlets, ventilation, lights, water, refrigeration and some sweet living space, you will hear what she learned during the process. We also open the show with an update on Jim’s Govee Hygrometer and how it is working out in the new Humidor. We come back to that discussion at the end of the program. I think you will enjoy the...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, van, #vanlife, camping, solar power, power inverters, antenna
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5.0
Aug 3, 2019
08/19
Aug 3, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Jim opens the show with a quick hands on review of his new Govee Bluetooth Thermometer and Hygrometer that he picked up to try to get better control over the wooden humidor he has for his cigars. Mike spent the rest of the time going over a basic Ham radio set up. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #411 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE?...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Antenna, Repeaters, Ham Radio, Radio, Humidity, Frequency, Transmit,...
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6.0
Aug 3, 2019
08/19
Aug 3, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Jim opens the show with a quick hands on review of his new Govee Bluetooth Thermometer and Hygrometer that he picked up to try to get better control over the wooden humidor he has for his cigars. Mike spent the rest of the time going over a basic Ham radio set up. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #411 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE?...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Antenna, Repeaters, Ham Radio, Radio, Humidity, Frequency, Transmit,...
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3.0
Jul 27, 2019
07/19
Jul 27, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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We are joined by Edward Weniger from AlphaBTC for our annual update on the Blockchain, Bitcoin and Facebook Libra. We always enjoy having Edward with us and he did not disappoint. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #410 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Facebook, cryptocurrency, wallet, pay, bank, coin,...
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6.0
Jul 27, 2019
07/19
Jul 27, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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We are joined by Edward Weniger from AlphaBTC for our annual update on the Blockchain, Bitcoin and Facebook Libra. We always enjoy having Edward with us and he did not disappoint. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #410 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Facebook, cryptocurrency, wallet, pay, bank, coin,...
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5.0
Jul 19, 2019
07/19
Jul 19, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Mark Robson joins us this week as we talk all things BBQ and Grill! From a new pellet Pizza oven, to a new smoking tube for Jim to try, to some new and old recipes to try and even a little doggie tech, we have it all! Packed into 80 minutes you will not want to miss! I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison , (Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech is out) for show #409 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE?...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, grill, smoke, pellets, meat, temperature, charcoal, cooking, bbq, rub,...
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9.0
Jul 19, 2019
07/19
Jul 19, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Mark Robson joins us this week as we talk all things BBQ and Grill! From a new pellet Pizza oven, to a new smoking tube for Jim to try, to some new and old recipes to try and even a little doggie tech, we have it all! Packed into 80 minutes you will not want to miss! I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison , (Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech is out) for show #409 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE?...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, grill, smoke, pellets, meat, temperature, charcoal, cooking, bbq, rub,...
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6.0
Jul 14, 2019
07/19
Jul 14, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Mike and Jim are back this week after taking a much-needed break for 2 weeks! It was super needed and awesome. This week we come back with some community updates, a look at both StreamYard and Otter.ai (you can now get full transcripts of the program with time stamps below) and update on the July 15 –16 Amazon Prime Day and Mike gives us some additional info on his Unraid set up. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, StreamYard, YouTube, Otter.ai, Amazon Prime Deals, Google, Bitdefender...
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5.0
Jul 14, 2019
07/19
Jul 14, 2019
by
Jim Collison
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Mike and Jim are back this week after taking a much-needed break for 2 weeks! It was super needed and awesome. This week we come back with some community updates, a look at both StreamYard and Otter.ai (you can now get full transcripts of the program with time stamps below) and update on the July 15 –16 Amazon Prime Day and Mike gives us some additional info on his Unraid set up. I think you will enjoy the show. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech...
Topics: Podcast, Home Gadget Geeks, StreamYard, YouTube, Otter.ai, Amazon Prime Deals, Google, Bitdefender...
